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Stand With Ukraine Donation Box
Stand With Ukraine Donation Box
Monday, March 7 - Monday, March 21
On Campus: Building A
SPTA has partnered with SOTA to collect donations in support of those affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine. Donation boxes will be located at the entrance of Building A. The list of necessary items are posted on the boxes and can be accessed via our QR code. We appreciate whatever you can offer!
Lunch N' Learn: Social Media and Physical Therapy
Lunch N' Learn: Social Media and Physical Therapy
5:00-6:00 p.m. PST, Monday, March 14
via
https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1485627955
Come join SPTA for our March Lunch N' Learn with Dr. Tom Walters, DPT, OCS! You may know him as Instagram influencer @rehabscience. With over 800k followers, he will be talking about how to use social media to promote physical therapy. Don't miss out on this amazing event!
Mid-Term Goodie Bags
Mid-Term Goodie Bags
Thursday, March 3 - Friday, March 4
On Campus: Building A
The SPTA will be giving out goodie bags filled with some snacks and stickers as a congratulations for making it half-way through the term! These bags will be available to residential DPT students coming to campus. After you have checked in, please grab only 1 goodie bag over the course of the event. We hope you enjoy!
Lunch N' Learn: Pelvic Floor PT
Lunch N' Learn: Pelvic Floor PT
5:00-6:00 p.m. PST Thursday, February 24 via https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1485627955
Interested in pelvic floor physical therapy? Come learn more about it with Dr. Felicity Rice on February 24 via RingCentral at 5:00 p.m. PST. Hope to see you all there!
Free Tacos!
Free Tacos!
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. PST
Monday, February 14 & Tuesday, February 15
On Campus: Between Building B & C
In celebration of Valentine's Day, SPTA is giving each SPT a voucher for 3 free tacos from the El Habanero food truck! Vouchers will be given to class reps for distribution. If you did not receive your voucher, please contact Alexis Toledo at a.toledo@usa.edu. Hope you all enjoy!
National Wear Red Day!
National Wear Red Day!
Friday, February 4
Wear red to campus today in support of the American Heart Association! This day is meant to bring awareness to women's heart health. Take a picture of yourself wearing red and tag us on Instagram @usasanmarcosspta to be entered into a raffle for a $20 Amazon gift card!
MOA Fitness Student Discount
MOA Fitness Student Discount
Are you still looking for a routine to maintain that New Year's Resolution? Look no further! Across from campus is MOA Fitness, and they have offered us an EXCLUSIVE student discount. This includes: FREE intro week, $50 off your 1st month, and 15% discount if you decide to continue membership.
Call (442) 232-1615 and join today!
Gingerbread House Making Contest
Gingerbread House Making Contest
1:00-3:00 p.m. PT Wednesday, December 1
On Campus: Building C Lunch Area
Join the SPTA for some friendly cohort competition as we compete to see which cohort can put together the best gingerbread house. Each cohort will pick 3 to 4 students to represent their class. The completed gingerbread houses will be voted on by faculty. The team with the best Gingerbread houses will receive a prize for their class as a reward.
Although the event will be outside, masks will be required for all participants and those who choose to be present to cheer on their classmates.
Toys for Tots: Toy Drive
Toys for Tots: Toy Drive
Monday, November 22 - Friday, December 10
Donation Box: Located in Building A
Participate in the SPTA's December service event as we collect donations for Toys for Tots. We are accepting new and unused toys for boys and girls under 12 years old. Please help us make a difference for children this holiday season.
Lunch N Learn: Hippotherapy
Lunch N Learn: Hippotherapy
5:30-6:30 p.m. PT Tuesday, November 23 via RingCentral
https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1485627955
Come learn from Dr. Randi Shannahan as she discusses her work as a Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist! She will provide insight into this unique physical therapy setting and the patients that can benefit from this form of treatment!
Volunteer for the Susan G Komen 3-Day
Volunteer for the Susan G Komen 3-Day
3:30-7:30 p.m. PT Friday, November 19
3:30-7:30 p.m. PT Saturday, November 20
Click Here to Sign Up!
The SPTA is looking for students interested in volunteering at The Susan G. Komen 3‑Day®. Students will be working alongside faculty members as well as other medical professionals. The event is designed to help build a world free of breast cancer through research, community, care and action. This year, the event will be at Crown Point Shores in San Diego, CA.
Mid-Term Goodie Bags
Mid-Term Goodie Bags
Monday, November 8 - Wednesday, November 10
The SPTA will be giving out goodie bags filled with some snacks and stickers as a congratulations for making it half-way through the term! These bags will be available to residential DPT students coming to campus. After you have checked in, please grab only 1 goodie bag over the course of the event. We hope you enjoy!
Halloween Costume Contest
Halloween Costume Contest
Friday, October 29 - Sunday, October 31
Join the SPTA's halloween costume contest by posting a photo of yourself wearing your favorite costume on Facebook or Instagram! Be sure to tag the SPTA (usasanmarcosspta) in your post. The students with the top 5 costumes will win a Starbucks gift card.
Lunch N Learn: ICE Panel
Lunch N Learn: ICE Panel
5:30-6:30 p.m. PT Wednesday, October 13 in Room 205A (On Campus)
Want to learn more about what it is like to go out on your ICE? Come join a panel of 6th term students as they discuss their experiences! Bring any questions you may have!
Face masks must be worn at the event. Snacks will be provided!
View The Recording Here:
Pink & Purple October
Pink & Purple October
October 4 - October 8
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month & PT Month, wear pink or purple to campus from Oct 4 - Oct 8! It can be a shirt, pants, shoes, socks, etc. and make sure you snap a pic of you on campus and send it to our Instagram or tag us on your story!
All participants will receive a raffle ticket entry on our Instagram for a $20 Amazon Gift Card, "I got your back" Pin, and "Study your Gluteus Maximus off" sticker!!
Letters To Veterans
Letters To Veterans
October 4 - October 8
In the spirit of the PT Week of Service, stop by the SPTA table to make cards or letters for patients at the Veteran's Hospital!
A table will be set up in Building A with card-making supplies & a deposit box from Oct 4 - Oct 8. All participants will receive a raffle ticket entry on our Instagram for a $20 Amazon Gift Card, "I got your back" Pin, and "Study your Gluteus Maximus off" sticker!!
Beach Clean-Up
Beach Clean-Up
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Sunday, October 3 at Oceanside City Beach
Join the SPTA In honor of PT Day of Service on Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 9 AM - 12 PM at Oceanside City Beach. Look for our table near the pier! Snacks and refreshments will be provided. All participants will receive a raffle ticket entry on our Instagram for a $20 Amazon Gift Card, "I got your back" Pin, and "Study your Gluteus Maximus off" sticker!! Hope to see you there!!
STEPtember 2021!
STEPtember 2021!
Register Now!
Cost: $10 (use promo code: USAHS)
https://www.steptember.us
This year, the SPTA has decided to participate in STEPtember 2021, a global health and wellness fundraising event supporting life-changing cerebral palsy research. Please consider participating on the USAHS team by signing up using the link above. By signing up. you'll join an incredible community of steppers from across the US who are passionate about moving cerebral palsy research forward.
Lunch N' Learn: Preventing Burnout During PT Finals Week
Lunch N' Learn: Preventing Burnout During PT Finals Week
6-7 p.m. Wednesday, August 4 via https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1450450626
Feeling stressed out and overwhelmed with finals week?! Dr. Maatra Henderson, a Graduate from the USA Austin Campus, will give helpful tips and useful advice on how to avoid burnout during finals week!! Join us 6-7 p.m. PST, Wednesday, Aug 4 via RingCentral.
Feedback Survey Giveaway!
Feedback Survey Giveaway!
Want to win a food giveaway for your cohort??
Want to win a food giveaway for your cohort??
Fill out the survey via school email between July 7 - July 14. The cohort with the most responses wins! Provide any constructive feedback about In-person labs, structure of the program, and any other concerns!
Fill out the survey via school email between July 7 - July 14. The cohort with the most responses wins! Provide any constructive feedback about In-person labs, structure of the program, and any other concerns!
** Responses are anonymous and don't forget to include your cohort color. Good luck!
** Responses are anonymous and don't forget to include your cohort color. Good luck!
Lunch N' Learn: Moore on Military
Lunch N' Learn: Moore on Military
4-5 p.m. Wednesday, July 14 via https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1497504404
Join the SPTA from 4PM-5PM PT Wednesday, July 14 via Ring Central as Dr. Moore details her experience as a physical therapist in the military! Dr. Moore will be sharing her experiences, encounters, advice for those interested in the field, and more!
View The Recording Here: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/bbf26e7d/yvmBUJqyXUizFIi3y81Myg?u=https://service.ringcentral.com/rec/play/7kxXkR2qSMpgcWJRhBWKrYwAT1icB5rCReGAQLfB__FkLAoX3Zy8z2AMGQCPMjmahMMa8vkgp68OM1wC
Upcoming SPTA Meeting
Upcoming SPTA Meeting
5-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 16 via RingCentral
All students welcome!! Join the SPTA for our next meeting from 5-6 p.m. PT Wednesday, June 16! We will be continuing to discuss new opportunities for our students and we will be doing our best to plan some fun events!
Please note that the start of each meeting is your chance to bring up any questions or concerns regarding the university! Please come share your thoughts with us!
Lunch N' Learn: Ready ORR not for Acute Care PT!
Lunch N' Learn: Ready ORR not for Acute Care PT!
5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, June 14 via https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1488661632
Join the SPTA from 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT Monday, June 14 via Ring Central as Dr. Amanda Orr, PT, DPT, discusses her recent transition from being a USAHS SPT to an entry level clinician! Dr. Orr will be sharing her experience working at a Level I trauma center, acute care PT, and more!
View The Recording Here: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/ff607f1c/Pdk-_TZpv0S-nvpd3BUQWw?u=https://service.ringcentral.com/rec/play/5E4DnhCuSZ5gcGpU0xWK_4hRTwLIAc_CTu_XQ-KVpPc1LAgS3pvvy2UCG4RNNDdGdCu6gh0ck39cZ6w
Lunch N' Learn: Caring For Canines
Lunch N' Learn: Caring For Canines
5-6 p.m. Wednesday, May 26 via RingCentral
https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1456652936
Join the SPTA on Wednesday, May 26th from 5-6pm via RingCentral as Karen Atlas discusses her journey as a physical therapist and how she entered the field of Animal Rehabilitation! Come learn about ways in which your PT knowledge can be used to treat your furry friends!
View The Recording Here: https://usahs-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/m_bracamontes_usa_edu/EckLFK5sM8BMpAgf0-hUmnoBk1Z8IXiJ2jWWo7Yn4aDvrQ?e=a6sICV
1st SPTA Meeting of the Term
1st SPTA Meeting of the Term
Wednesday, May 19th; 5:30-6:30pm;
via RingCentral
https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/8265628398
Join the SPTA for our first meeting of the Summer 2021 Term! We will meet using RingCentral (link will be provided at a later date). This is your chance to get involved and be a part of planning events throughout the term. In addition, time will be set aside to listen to any student concerns. Bring any questions or concerns so that we can relay them to the university and try to get them resolved! We hope to see you there!
'Welcome Back' Goodie Bags
'Welcome Back' Goodie Bags
Tuesday, May 11th and Wednesday, May 12th
As a welcome back to school treat, the SPTA will be giving out goodie bags filled with some snacks to start the term off right! These bags will be available to residential DPT students coming to campus. After you have checked in, please grab only 1 goodie bag. We hope you enjoy!
Lunch n' Learn:
Lunch n' Learn:
Staying in School: A Discussion on School-Based PT
Wednesday, April 7th
Wednesday, April 7th
6-7pm
Join the SPTA as Dr. Sarah Isdaner discusses her experience working as a school-based PT! Dr. Isdaner will share her PT journey and what it's like working with students in a school environment!
View The Recording Here: https://usahs-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/m_bracamontes_usa_edu/EbHNw4QEENpBqP7k5mQibkgBNoMaao0ojBHWeuOIcBxkrQ?e=BTVCDu
Lunch n' Learn:
Lunch n' Learn:
Learning to Fight for Your Profession
Wednesday, March 31st
Wednesday, March 31st
12-1pm
Come learn how to advocate for yourself as a physical therapist! Information will be provided by Dr. Mathews!
Lunch n' Learn:
Lunch n' Learn:
Preparing The Padres with Dr. Scott Hacker
Friday, January 22nd
Friday, January 22nd
1-2pm
Come learn about what it takes to be a Major League Physical Therapist from Dr. Scott Hacker, the PT of the San Diego Padres Baseball Team! Dr. Scott Hacker will discuss how he came into his position, the conditions he treats, and much more!
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